Tag: Streptogramins

Streptogramins are effective in treating vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), two of the most rapidly growing strains of multidrug-resistant bacteria [1.2.1]. So, what class of drugs are streptogramins, and how do they work?

Streptogramins are a class of antibiotics that are significantly more effective when two distinct components are combined, demonstrating a synergistic and bactericidal effect against many resistant bacteria. Produced naturally by *Streptomyces* species, these drugs represent a critical last-resort option for severe, multidrug-resistant infections.